Troopers investigate robbery of North Wilmington gas station

The Shell gas station at 1800 Foulk Road in North Wilmington was robbed Sunday morning, Delaware State Police said.

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Posted May. 6, 2013 at 9:24 AM
Updated May 6, 2013 at 9:30 AM

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Posted May. 6, 2013 at 9:24 AM
Updated May 6, 2013 at 9:30 AM

Brandywine Hundred, Del.

The Shell gas station at 1800 Foulk Road in North Wilmington was robbed Sunday morning, Delaware State Police said.

The incident occurred at 10:28 a.m. Sunday when a man entered the business and stated to the cashier that he needed to purchase gasoline, Delaware State Police Cpl. John Day said. The suspect gave the 22-year-old female cashier money.

When she opened the cash register the suspect reached inside and grabbed the cash, Day said. He then fled from the store.

The suspect was described as a black male, 35 to 40 years old and approximately 5-foot-10 with an average build, Day said. No further physical or clothing description was available.

If anyone has any information in reference to this incident, they are asked to contact the Troop 2 Robbery Unit at 302-834-2630 extension 6, or by utilizing the Delaware State Police Mobile Crime Tip Application available to download at: http://www.delaware.gov/apps/. Information may also be provided by calling Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333, via the internet at www.tipsubmit.com, or by sending an anonymous tip by text to 274637 (CRIMES) using the keyword "DSP."